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Definition of eriocephalus

eriocephalus

/ˌɛr.i.oʊˈsɛf.ə.ləs/
e · ri · o · ceph · a · lus
Plural:eriocephali
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eriocephalus Lexical Profile

• noun

1

Any aromatic evergreen shrub of the genus Eriocephalus (family Asteraceae), native to southern Africa and cultivated for its silvery foliage, small white or purple-tinted daisy-like flower heads, and distinctive fluffy, cotton-like seed heads that emerge after blooming.

• Rhymes for eriocephalus

• Nearby Words

erica
erigeron
erinus
eriocephalus
eriogonum
eriophyllum
eritrea

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Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Eriocephalus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Oct 16, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/eriocephalus
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